Course(s) offered
(i) B.Tech
(ii) 5 Year Integrated MSc (Photonics)
(iii) 5 Year Integrated MSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
(iv) 5 Year Integrated MSc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Biological Sciences)
About the university: The erstwhile University of Cochin established in 1971 was later reorganized as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in February 1986, redefining its objectives as the promotion of graduate and post graduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, commerce, management and social sciences.
There are two campuses (out of total three), as listed below, where the BTech / Integrated MSc courses are offered :
1) Main Campus situated at Thrikkakara, Kalamassery, Kochi-22 (Referred to as Campus 1)
2) Kuttanadu Campus (CUCEK) situated at Pulincunnoo, Alappuzha District (80 KM away from Campus 1) (Referred to as Campus 2)
The third campus is at Lakeside Campus situated on the banks of Cochin Estuary and adjacent to Fine Arts Hall, Kochi - 16 (12 KM away from Campus 1) (Referred to as Lakeside Campus)
Please note that not all courses are available at both campuses. Campus wise course/seat availability is mentioned in subsequent para “Campus wise intake”.
NIRF Rank : The university is ranked 41 in “University” category and 69 in “Overall” category as per NIRF 2022, GoI
NAAC accreditation : CUSAT has NAAC “A+” grade accreditation.
B.Tech branches : Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Safety and Fire Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Polymer Science & Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Campus wise intake (excluding supernumerary seats)
(a) B.Tech
Civil : 90 in Campus 1, 45 in Campus 2
Comp Sc & Engg : 90 in Campus 1, 60 in Campus 2
Electrical & Electronics : 60 in Campus 1, 60 in Campus 2
Electronics & Communication : 90 in Campus 1, 45 in Campus 2
Information Technology : 90 in Campus 1, 45 in Campus 2
Mechanical : 90 in Campus 1
Safety & Fire Engg : 60 in Campus 1
Marine Engg : 71 in Campus 1
Naval Architecture & Ship Building : 34 in Campus 1 (includes 7 Indian Navy sponsored seats)
Polymer Science & Engineering : 20 in Campus 1
Instrumentation & Control : 40 in Campus 1
Note : Admission in Marine Engineering shall be based on the rank list of Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University. Hence, students wishing for admission for B. Tech Marine Engineering will have to attend CET conducted by Indian Maritime University and subsequently upload the rank certificate issued by Indian Maritime University.
(b) 5 Year Integrated MSc : 20 in MSc Photonics, 20 in MSc (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) and 60 in MSc (Statistics / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Biological Sciences) in Campus 1
Exemption from CAT : For Integrated MSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) and Integrated MSc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Biological Sciences), preference in admission will be given to students possessing KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) scholarship. They need not appear for CAT, but they have to apply for CAT through online and should pay the application fee.
Reservations / All India quota
Different seat quota available for State merit, All India merit and NRIs.
State merit seats are reserved only for Keralite students.
Both Keralites and Non-Keralites are eligible to apply under All India merit seats.
Reservation also available under various categories like SC, ST, SEBC, Differently Abled (DAC), Children of staff of CUSAT, Ex Servicemen, Sports, Jews, NRIs, CGW/Gulf Quota, Lakshadweep Sponsored Candidates, Students from J&K, Children of Kashmiri Migrants, Jewish community, Navy Sponsored Seats, Communal reservation etc. Pls read the details carefully (Chapter 18) of the prospectus before applying.
NRI status not mandatory for NRI seats: Any Indian Citizen/OCI card holder is eligible to apply for NRI seats.
NRI status is not compulsory to apply for seats under this category but the candidates should submit a ‘Declaration’ in the format given in the Annexure I at the time of their admission. Candidates who wish to apply for NRI seats must opt for the same at the time of online application itself and should pay the additional application fee of Rs.5,000/.
In addition to this, they have to opt for the NRI seats as one of their choice at the time of selecting the preference of programmes/seats.
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